Hitchcock's iconic movie Vertigo is a classic thriller and features lead characters James Stewart and Kim Novak. Vertigo is the kind of movie that you once you have seen you will always remember.
This psychological thriller made in 1958 is based on the original novel by Narcejac and was adapted and written as a screenplay by Tayler and Coppel.
The setting is San Francisco bay and features many classic landmarks around northern California including Coit Tower and the Golden Gate bridge. There are also scenes shot in Muir Woods and San Juan Bautista's legendary mission which has become a major tourist attraction.
The plot of the film is compelling viewing and is ranked as one of the best films of all time. There are many twists and turns which will have you on the edge of your seat.
The main character detective John Ferguson aka Scottie develops vertigo after seeing a colleague plummet to his death. Unable to forget the image he retires from the police force, but is asked by an old acquaintance, Gavin Elster, to help with some private investigation work.
This is where the drama becomes intense. Gavin tells Scottie that his wife is infatuated with a dead woman, Carlotta Valdes. She spends a daily routine visiting the places that have some connection to Carlotta and Gavin fears that his wife is insane.
Scottie spends the day trailing Madeleine, Gavin's wife, and he witnesses her jump into the bay at Fort Point with the Golden Gate looming above her. After he rescues her there is a chemistry between them and Madeleine tells Scottie about her fears of death and a recurring dream with a bell tower in it.
Scottie knows that this is the mission in San Juan Bautista and thinks that she should face her fear. When they arrive Madeleine tears away from his side, runs up the steps to the roof and he is unable to follow because of his vertigo. He hears her scream and is powerless to act.
He is beside himself with grief. Everyone he thinks he sees her. One day he meets a woman, Judy, who looks exactly like Madeleine. They form a relationship and he has her dress like Madeleine, dye her hair blond and go to the same places they went.
A climax is where he makes the connection that they are the same person when he sees Judy wearing Carlotta Valdes' necklace.
He revisits San Juan Bautista with Judy determined to get the truth. He finds out that they are the same woman. The whole thing was a plot to murder Gavin's first wife, the woman that actually fell from the bell tower.
As the couple argue, a nun appears and Judy is frightened by this and plummets down from the bell tower onto the tiles below. Scottie recovers from the vertigo.
This roller coaster of a film is an absolute must for Hitchcock fans and is a classic film which can be enjoyed by everyone.
This psychological thriller made in 1958 is based on the original novel by Narcejac and was adapted and written as a screenplay by Tayler and Coppel.
The setting is San Francisco bay and features many classic landmarks around northern California including Coit Tower and the Golden Gate bridge. There are also scenes shot in Muir Woods and San Juan Bautista's legendary mission which has become a major tourist attraction.
The plot of the film is compelling viewing and is ranked as one of the best films of all time. There are many twists and turns which will have you on the edge of your seat.
The main character detective John Ferguson aka Scottie develops vertigo after seeing a colleague plummet to his death. Unable to forget the image he retires from the police force, but is asked by an old acquaintance, Gavin Elster, to help with some private investigation work.
This is where the drama becomes intense. Gavin tells Scottie that his wife is infatuated with a dead woman, Carlotta Valdes. She spends a daily routine visiting the places that have some connection to Carlotta and Gavin fears that his wife is insane.
Scottie spends the day trailing Madeleine, Gavin's wife, and he witnesses her jump into the bay at Fort Point with the Golden Gate looming above her. After he rescues her there is a chemistry between them and Madeleine tells Scottie about her fears of death and a recurring dream with a bell tower in it.
Scottie knows that this is the mission in San Juan Bautista and thinks that she should face her fear. When they arrive Madeleine tears away from his side, runs up the steps to the roof and he is unable to follow because of his vertigo. He hears her scream and is powerless to act.
He is beside himself with grief. Everyone he thinks he sees her. One day he meets a woman, Judy, who looks exactly like Madeleine. They form a relationship and he has her dress like Madeleine, dye her hair blond and go to the same places they went.
A climax is where he makes the connection that they are the same person when he sees Judy wearing Carlotta Valdes' necklace.
He revisits San Juan Bautista with Judy determined to get the truth. He finds out that they are the same woman. The whole thing was a plot to murder Gavin's first wife, the woman that actually fell from the bell tower.
As the couple argue, a nun appears and Judy is frightened by this and plummets down from the bell tower onto the tiles below. Scottie recovers from the vertigo.
This roller coaster of a film is an absolute must for Hitchcock fans and is a classic film which can be enjoyed by everyone.
About the Author:
It is truly the most amazing documentary of its type. Movie Rental Company These singing tips will help you to be more prepared the next time you run into bad weather. Holly tells her about the flight to Las Vegas, and Robbie rushes to the airport.
No comments:
Post a Comment